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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.99, 23,029.52 and 7,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.99, 23,029.52 and 7,031.27 is: 10,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.99 : 23,029.52 = 7,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.99/23,029.52 = 7,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.99x = 23,029.52 × 7,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.99x = 161,926,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,926,795.51/15,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.30

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